All the Way to Lhasa by Barbara Helen Berger: A young boy needs to get to Lhasa, a holy city high in the Himalaya Mountains. Through his stolid determination, he crosses valleys, plains and snowy passes and makes it up the treacherous mountain.
Ruby's Wish by ShirinYim Bridges: Ruby is unlike most girls of her time. She does not want to get married when she comes of age, but instead wants to attend university like her brothers. Her grandfather, impressed by her thoughtful and hard-working character, applies to universityon her behalf so that she can continue with her studies.
Salt in His Shoes by Deloris Jordan: As a child, Michael Jordan's mother convinces him that a little bit of salt in his shoes and praying will help him grow taller. Michael continues to practice relentlessly, but he does not grow any taller. He becomes discouraged, and almost gives up on basketball. However, his father tells him that being taller may help him play a little better, but not as much as practice, determination, and giving your best effort. This encourages young Michael to get back in the game.
Wilma Unlimited by Kathleen Krull: Wilma is diagnosed with polio at the age of five. The disease paralyzes her left leg, and she is told that she will be unable to walk again. Refusing to believe it, she works hard to strengthen her leg. Her determination enables her to walk again and she later competes in the Olympics, where she wins three gold medals in track and field.
the High Wire by Emily Arnold McCully: Mirette discovers a mysterious stranger, the Great Bellini, walking across a tightrope. She begs him to teach her how to walk the tightrope too, but he refuses. She secretly practices on her own, and after many attempts, she is able to walk the length of the wire.
All the Way to Lhasa by Barbara Helen Berger: A young boy needs to get to Lhasa, a holy city high in the Himalaya Mountains. Through his stolid determination, he crosses valleys, plains and snowy passes and makes it up the treacherous mountain.
Ruby's Wish by ShirinYim Bridges: Ruby is unlike most girls of her time. She does not want to get married when she comes of age, but instead wants to attend university like her brothers. Her grandfather, impressed by her thoughtful and hard-working character, applies to universityon her behalf so that she can continue with her studies.
Salt in His Shoes by Deloris Jordan: As a child, Michael Jordan's mother convinces him that a little bit of salt in his shoes and praying will help him grow taller. Michael continues to practice relentlessly, but he does not grow any taller. He becomes discouraged, and almost gives up on basketball. However, his father tells him that being taller may help him play a little better, but not as much as practice, determination, and giving your best effort. This encourages young Michael to get back in the game.
Wilma Unlimited by Kathleen Krull: Wilma is diagnosed with polio at the age of five. The disease paralyzes her left leg, and she is told that she will be unable to walk again. Refusing to believe it, she works hard to strengthen her leg. Her determination enables her to walk again and she later competes in the Olympics, where she wins three gold medals in track and field.
the High Wire by Emily Arnold McCully: Mirette discovers a mysterious stranger, the Great Bellini, walking across a tightrope. She begs him to teach her how to walk the tightrope too, but he refuses. She secretly practices on her own, and after many attempts, she is able to walk the length of the wire.
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